Happy Monday loves! Hope your weekend was great and that you had a nice Mother’s Day. We spent the day recouping from the Derby party on Saturday and hanging as a family. I’m pretty sure Sweet P squealed “Happy Mother’s Day” 17 times yesterday, and each time made my heart melt.
As you know, we hosted our first Kentucky Derby party over the weekend and I am happy to report that it was a BLAST! We were very fortunate to have a perfect spring day here in Atlanta and I was so happy that our friends embraced the event with their hats, southern attire and Mint Julep consumption. Of course, I was busy having fun and barely remembered to take pictures but I did manage to capture a few.
I delegated TV’s and gambling to the Big Sweet, and he came through big time! Adding a little betting to the race definitely added a fun element. And major kudos to our friend for pulling off those plaid pants that were his grandfathers.
As the race was starting, I snapped this shot. All eyes were on the favorite Nyquist!
Here is a shot from the yard looking back at the house.
My amazing small group ladies looking oh-so-southern.
I do declare wearing a hat IS JUST PLAIN FUN.
I really am terrible at taking selfies.
Talk Derby to Me. (and can you believe these two have 4 kids- they looked like celebrities!)
Me and the Big Sweet awaiting our guests. Can he pull off a pink shirt or what? 🙂
It was a fun afternoon and we have already decided we will be making this an annual event. I did remember to run around like a crazy person a few minutes before everyone arrived and snap some pics of the set up so I will be back tomorrow to share those.
Happy Monday!
xoxo-
Heather
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Erin says
Party looks amaze! So glad all was successful and fun.
Heather says
Thank sissy cuz. You know I like a theme party, ha.
Marlene says
What fun photos! Looks like a great time was had by all! So glad it turned out so well!
Lora says
You gals all look amazing with your Derby hats!!
Heather says
Aw, thanks Aunt Lora! It was a blast to have the party, and even more fun to wear the hat!